Communique Staff
Rounding the debate on traffic circles
For those of us who frequently commute around the Kirkwood Campus in Cedar Rapids, the roundabout fielding traffic from Kirkwood Blvd. SW is a familiar sight. “15 M.P.H.,” it reads, prompting drivers to proceed with caution around the statue of Samuel Kirkwood. For some, this is the only [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Campus Views: What free activities would you like to see on campus and why?
“I’d like to see more readings from (local) authors… It seems like we have to go to Iowa City to get that stuff; it’d be nice to see it a little closer by.” “More sporting activities or events where everyone can participate.” “If they don’t already have it, [Continue Reading »]
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College raises awareness of sexual assault
According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s website, “Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) calls attention to the fact that sexual violence is widespread and impacts every person in the community…Systems of oppression such as racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, ableism, etc. contribute to higher rates of sexual [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]News Briefs – April 20, 2023
Exam Cram Students are invited to participate in several activities and enjoy snacks to help relieve some stress as finals week approaches. The activities will be held at the Library (Benton Hall) and Tutoring Services (2nd Floor, Cedar Hall) on Thursday, April 27, from 8 a.m. – 8 [Continue Reading »]
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Big Band Madness jazz
On Saturday, April 15, the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble and Kirkwood Jazz Orchestra performed in Ballantyne Auditorium. Following their performance, the Cedar Rapids Big Band—also directed by instrumental music professor Joe Perea—was filled with lots of jazz tunes, talent and soloists. The first two jazz bands played four and [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Hyperlocal journalism encourages change
There’s a lot happening in the world, some of it positive and exciting, some of it negative and frightening. It might sound cliché, as it mostly always has, but the 21st century often seems to be the best of times and the worst of times to be alive. [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]News Briefs – April 6, 2023
Writing help Students can get free assistance from one of the college’s Writing Center faculty. Logon to https://www.kirkwood.edu/cow and follow the instructions. Tuesday Tune-Ups Kirkwood counselors will offer personal growth and improvement sessions to students, staff and faculty on Tuesdays throughout the semester during Activity Hour, from 11:15 [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Preserving students’ well-being: Why Kirkwood should implement a four-day school week
Right about now students can often be heard saying, “This week feels like it is never going to end.” Burnout seems more prevalent in the spring semester as students struggle to attend classes five days a week and meet homework deadlines. Imagine if students had the opportunity to [Continue Reading »]
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